Carleton Elementary School

Every year, Carleton hosts a Black History Program where students will perform or present information to families that highlights the African American history, culture and successes. 

Every October, Carleton students participate in our annual Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Out day and neighborhood walk. Students make signs, posters, and recite chants to help the community raise their awareness of Breast Cancer.  

Every spring we host Career Week where parents and members of the community visit our classrooms to share their career choices with students. The purpose is to expose our students to variety of life paths and opportunities.

As part of a DPSCD initative, we celebrate a Day of Peace and Healing on the 22nd of every month. Students and staff wear white shirts and make a monthly pledge, "I will work at being a better human being...being more caring, trying kindness instead of fighting, and making the world a place of peace." If the 22nd falls on a weekend, then we celebrate the Friday before. 

Every year we try to host a Father/Daughter or a Mother/Son dance to give our families an opportunity to show off their dancing skills and just have fun. It's important for us to provide quality time for families outside of the academic world.

All grade levels will attend educational field trips that support their academic and cultural development. Teachers coordinate outings based on the curriculum content outlined by the district.

Every October we hosts our Hoot-n-Howl event. Students whose parents attend our October Parent Teacher Conferences are invited to a special trick or treating event where Carleton teachers dress up and pass out candy.  

Every year we host a Family Literacy Night where families interact with fun hands-on activities that promote reading and writing skills.  The event always includes raffle prizes and free giveaways.

Once a year, Carleton students participate in a school-wide Spelling Bee in basic facts. Students compete in 4 rounds. The first one is against their classmates. The winners advance to the next round where they compete against the top winners in their grade. The 3rd - 5th grade winners compete in the final round for the title of Carleton's Math Bee Champion.   

1-2: Addition/Subtraction Facts within 20

3-5: Multiplication and Division Facts with digits 1-15

Once a year, Carleton students participate in a school-wide Spelling Bee in basic facts. Students compete in 4 rounds. The first one is against their classmates. The winners advance to the next round where they compete against the top winners in their grade. Next the 3rd - 5th grade winners for the title of Carleton's Spelling Bee Champion. Finally, our champion represents our school in the DPSCD district-wide competition.

Every year, sometimes twice a year, Carleton hosts a Spirit Week for students and staff. Everyone is encouraged to have a little fun by having Backwards Day, Twin Day, Ugly Sweater Day and more. 

DPSCD proudly supports National Unity Day every October. All students and staff are encouraged to wear orange as a visual pledge to Anti-Bullying efforts.